<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The crime drama series 'Smoke' on Apple TV+, created by Dennis Lehane and starring Taron Egerton, follows an arson investigator and a police detective pursuing serial arsonists, premiering on June 27, 2025.</li><li>The show features a cast including Jurnee Smollett, Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, and others, with a global debut releasing the first two episodes on June 27 followed by weekly episodes.</li><li>According to the Financial Times, 'Smoke' failed to live up to its potential despite Lehane's scripts, Egerton's performance, and music by Thom Yorke, with occasional sparks of interest amid slack pacing and mixed tones.</li><li>While the series maintains a stylish and moody atmosphere and dynamic performances, its hackneyed scripting hampers its exploration of pyromania and powerlessness themes.</li><li>A subplot involving an arsonist played by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine delves into the transformative nature of powerlessness into destructive urges, albeit somewhat oversold.</li></ul>

Dennis Lehane’s Apple TV+ thriller series ‘Smoke’ only occasionally ignites interest

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